Biography

Born in France, Grégory, as he is commonly known, is a product of the PSG academy. He has spent most of his career in Portuguese football, including three seasons at the famous Madeira club Marítimo. The towering defender almost joined West Bromwich Albion in 2007 but the transfer collapsed at the last minute.

He joined Spanish side Sporting Gijon and scored three times in his 79 La Liga appearances for the Rojiblancos, including one against La Liga giants Valencia. He has also represented Martinique at the international level. Arnolin has been a permanent fixture at the back for FC Goa since Hero ISL 2014 and will continue to have a major role to play at the back for the Gaurs this year. He has also scored thrice in the Hero ISL, making him a threat from set-pieces.

Career highlights

Scored against Valencia in the La Liga.

International debut, with Martinique, in 2013 at the CONCACAF Gold Cup.